Kings of Sri Lanka

Excavations indicate that Anuradhapura had a developed urban culture from 10 century BC, not 6 century BC as believed before. This civilization was a sophisticated one, with advanced iron using skills. The population cultivated paddy, bred horses, reared cattle, and had well-developed pottery skills.

182 rulers out of which five unified the country. These five were: Gemunu, Walagambahu, Dhatusena, Maha Vijayaba and Parakramabahu the sixth.

Madurasinghe Mudiyanse I, b 1525, (Kurukula Sariham and Rivi Kirana Sept15 Issue 1909 says that Madurasinghe Mudiyanse rendered military service to King Rajasinghe 1 of Sitawake and fought valiantly against the Portuguese invaders on behalf of the motherland, and they were gifted with ninda lands by the King.